Opinions ✕ COMMENT | Fair diesel policy needed before frustration deepens Mahathir Mohd Rais Published: Dec 5, 2025 2:00 AM Many small businesses, low-income earners rely on diesel-fueled vehicles to survive. Govt considers reinstating diesel subsidies for Zone C2 fisherfolkRON97, diesel in peninsula down 5 sen from tomorrow'Diesel subsidy rationalisation to save govt up to RM7.5b a year'Hike fares and risk losing diesel subsidy, Loke tells Langkawi ferry operatorsSpecial permit required for diesel purchase exceeding limit - ministryGovt to continue diesel subsidy rationalisation despite criticisms - PM 0 Related Reports 6 Govt considers reinstating diesel subsidies for Zone C2 fisherfolk 12 Nov 2025 RON97, diesel in peninsula down 5 sen from tomorrow 05 Mar 2025 'Diesel subsidy rationalisation to save govt up to RM7.5b a year' 09 Jan 2025 Hike fares and risk losing diesel subsidy, Loke tells Langkawi ferry operators 15 Dec 2024 Special permit required for diesel purchase exceeding limit - ministry 13 Dec 2024 Govt to continue diesel subsidy rationalisation despite criticisms - PM 26 Sept 2024 View Comments 0 Comment